NVFS/SCAN Merger, Gifting for Families, Celebration of Service Save the Date, 100th Did You Know, Top Needs, Volunteers Needed |
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Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service |
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Exciting News: Our Merger with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia
We are thrilled to announce our merger with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia. Together, we are strengthening our shared mission to protect children and support families in our community.
SCAN’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program provides critical support to children in Alexandria City and Arlington County who have experienced abuse or neglect. Additionally, SCAN’s Family Programs offer tailored courses designed to address the unique challenges faced by families, equipping parents with the tools and knowledge needed for positive, effective parenting.
Learn more about this impactful partnership and how we are working together to prevent child abuse in Northern Virginia by tuning into our Daily Drum Insight interview.
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Join us for the Celebration of Service on May 9, 2025
We hope you will join us at NVFS’ Celebration of Service (formerly the Road to Independence Gala) on Friday, May 9, 2025 at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets and sponsorships are available and if you’re interested in supporting the auction, now is a great time to join us. This 2025 celebration will wrap up an important milestone in our history – our 100th Year of Service to the Northern Virginia community. We look forward to gathering with you as together, we rededicate ourselves to building foundations that ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life receives the resources and support they need to thrive.
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Gifting for Families Holiday Drive a Success!
A huge thank you to the amazing team of volunteers who went above and beyond during our Gifting for Families Holiday Drive. From hauling and sorting to counting and packing, your hard work made it all possible!
Thanks to your dedication—and the generosity of our donors—we delivered over 2,500 toys and gift cards to children across Northern Virginia. Your efforts brought joy and holiday cheer to countless local families. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Our apprciation goes to our corporate partners at AWS, CJM, Ennis Electric, Evans Consulting, Grosvenor Properties, Hodges Fitness, Kreative Technologies, Lafayette Federal Credit Union, Lindsey Business, Merritt, META, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (NRUCFC), Precisely, and Westin at Washington Dulles Airport.
And a big thank you to our generous Gifting for Families sponsors including The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, Kearney & Company, Vulcan Materials, Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation, Grosvenor – Property Americas, Swift, NOVEC Helps and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative.
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Temple Rodef Shalom Mitzvah Day!
Thank you to Temple Rodef Shalom (TRS) in Falls Church for your generous outpouring of love and labor. On Sunday, January 5th, approximately 300 children and families spent a fun and fulfilling day assembling food packs and hygiene kits, blanket making and more. Among the items donated were 300 snack packs, 50 hygiene kits, 100 toothbrushes, bags of clementines, boxes of granola bars, and handmade fleece blankets. Lastly, a huge shout out and thank you to Team TRS who volunteered at the NVFS Clock Tower Thrift Store. Thank you!
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Did You Know? Fun Facts About NVFS' 100-year Journey
NVFS first started helping children and community members with dental care in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. We continue that tradition today helping instill the importance of oral hygience in our Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) classrooms. Every day, each child brushes their teeth with their own toothbrush, which is suction cupped to the wall along with toothbrushes of the rest of their classmates, ready to be used. This simple start to oral hygiene and dental care is a foundation that will help these kids throughout their lives helping them avoid dental issues, but also allow for proper eating, speaking, and a reduction in a variety of diseases.
Learn more and celebrate NVFS’ 100 years with us at nvfs.org/100.
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Top NVFS SERVE Shelter Needs
- Adult gloves and scarves
- New or gently loved men's coats (L & XL) and women's coats (XL)
- Gas cards (Wawa or Sheetz)
- Gift cards (Walmart, Target, CVS, or Amazon)
- Baby wipes
- Sippy cups
- Toilet brushes and plungers
- Hand soap
- Baby lotion and shampoo
- Laundry detergent (regular and sensitive/free and clear)
- Clorox wipes or Lysol
- Shower shoes (adults and children) Loofahs/body scrubbers
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Top Hunger Resource Center Needs
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cooking oil and spray
- Canned meat
- Beans (canned and dry)
- One box meals (like Hamburger Helper)
- Cereal
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Low-sodium canned vegetables
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Top Multicultural Center Needs
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Beans (canned and dried)
- Oil
- Canned tuna
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Rice (white and brown)
- Oatmeal and cereal
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
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